Spaulding Memorial

1 Whitcomb Street
Townsend, MA 01469
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spaulding Memorial ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spaulding Memorial's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold

School Rankings

Spaulding Memorial ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spaulding Memorial is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#836 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
42%
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
82%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spaulding Memorial's ranking?
Spaulding Memorial is ranked #836 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Spaulding Memorial?
413 students attend Spaulding Memorial.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Spaulding Memorial students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spaulding Memorial?
Spaulding Memorial has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spaulding Memorial offer ?
Spaulding Memorial offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spaulding Memorial part of?
Spaulding Memorial is part of North Middlesex School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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